Although the legislature did pass an increased minimum wage in 2016, substantial campaign finance reform bills, for example, have failed to get through both legislative chambers. (therealdeal.com)
But Mark Smith, Levy spokesman, said, «These same legislators talking about reform now thwarted the county executive's comprehensive campaign finance reform bill in 2006 - 07 because they liked the status quo.» (newsday.com)
NEW YORK CITY — The City Council passed a package of campaign finance reform bills Thursday, including one piece of legislation that would limit the amount of money that companies or individuals with business before the city could give to political nonprofits. (dnainfo.com)